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Power BI Resources for Awesome Copilot

This collection provides comprehensive Power BI guidance, best practices, and expert assistance through specialized chatmodes, detailed instructions, and practical prompts. All content is based on Microsoft's official Power BI guidance and industry best practices.

🎯 Overview

These Power BI resources are designed to help developers, analysts, and business users create effective, performant, and maintainable Power BI solutions. The resources cover everything from DAX formula optimization to report design best practices and performance troubleshooting.

📁 Resource Organization

🤖 Chatmodes (Expert Assistance)

Specialized AI assistants for different aspects of Power BI development:

📚 Instructions (Comprehensive Guidance)

Detailed best practices and implementation guides:

🚀 Prompts (Quick Solutions)

Ready-to-use prompts for specific scenarios:

🎯 How to Use These Resources

For Different Roles

DAX Developers & Data Analysts

  1. Start with DAX Expert Chatmode for interactive formula assistance
  2. Reference DAX Best Practices Instructions for comprehensive guidelines
  3. Use DAX Optimization Prompt for specific formula improvements

Data Modelers & BI Architects

  1. Use Data Modeling Expert Chatmode for architecture guidance
  2. Follow Data Modeling Best Practices Instructions for implementation
  3. Apply Model Design Review Prompt for quality assurance

Report Designers & UX Specialists

  1. Consult Visualization Expert Chatmode for design decisions
  2. Implement Report Design Best Practices Instructions
  3. Use Report Design Consultation Prompt for specific scenarios

Performance Specialists & Administrators

  1. Engage Performance Expert Chatmode for optimization strategies
  2. Use Performance Troubleshooting Prompt for systematic issue resolution
  3. Apply monitoring and optimization guidelines from instructions

For Different Scenarios

New Project Setup

  1. Data Modeling Expert → Design optimal model architecture
  2. DAX Best Practices → Establish calculation standards
  3. Report Design Guidelines → Create user-friendly interfaces

Performance Issues

  1. Performance Troubleshooting Prompt → Systematic diagnosis
  2. Performance Expert Chatmode → Ongoing optimization guidance
  3. DAX Optimization → Formula-specific improvements

Quality Assurance

  1. Model Design Review Prompt → Architecture assessment
  2. DAX Expert → Formula validation and optimization
  3. Report Design Consultation → UX and accessibility review

Learning & Development

  1. Instructions Files → Comprehensive learning materials
  2. Expert Chatmodes → Interactive learning assistance
  3. Prompts → Hands-on practice scenarios

🔧 Key Features

Microsoft-Aligned Guidance

  • Based on official Microsoft Power BI documentation
  • Incorporates latest best practices and recommendations
  • Aligned with Power BI product team guidance
  • Regular updates reflecting platform evolution

Comprehensive Coverage

  • DAX: Formula optimization, best practices, performance patterns
  • Data Modeling: Star schema, relationships, storage modes
  • Visualization: Chart selection, UX design, accessibility
  • Performance: Troubleshooting, optimization, monitoring

Practical Application

  • Real-world examples and use cases
  • Step-by-step implementation guidance
  • Common anti-patterns and how to avoid them
  • Testing and validation approaches

Scalable Solutions

  • Patterns for small departmental reports
  • Enterprise-scale model architecture
  • Performance optimization for large datasets
  • Governance and maintenance strategies

💡 Quick Start Guide

I want to optimize a DAX formula

→ Use DAX Optimization Prompt

I need to design a new data model

→ Start with Data Modeling Expert Chatmode

My reports are loading slowly

→ Apply Performance Troubleshooting Prompt

I need to improve report design

→ Consult Report Design Consultation Prompt

I want comprehensive best practices

→ Review Instructions Files for detailed guidance

🎓 Learning Path

Beginner Level

  1. Data Modeling Best Practices → Understanding foundations
  2. DAX Best Practices → Learning calculation patterns
  3. Report Design Guidelines → Creating effective visualizations

Intermediate Level

  1. Data Modeling Expert → Advanced architecture patterns
  2. DAX Optimization → Performance-focused development
  3. Performance Best Practices → Scalability considerations

Advanced Level

  1. Performance Expert → Enterprise optimization strategies
  2. Model Design Review → Architecture quality assurance
  3. Advanced DAX Patterns → Complex analytical scenarios

🤝 Contributing

These resources are based on Microsoft's official Power BI guidance and community best practices. They are regularly updated to reflect:

  • New Power BI features and capabilities
  • Updated Microsoft recommendations
  • Community feedback and real-world learnings
  • Performance optimization discoveries

📖 Additional Resources

Microsoft Official Documentation

Community Resources

These Power BI resources are designed to accelerate your development process while ensuring adherence to Microsoft best practices and industry standards. Whether you're building your first report or optimizing enterprise-scale solutions, these tools provide the guidance needed for success.